Krejci plays 55 minutes as Czech Republic lose, Taider and Gonzalez in action today

Ladislav Krejci started during the Czech Republic’s 2-0 defeat to Northern Ireland in Belfast, eventually coming off after 55 minutes. Meanwhile, Saphir Taider‘s Algeria will today host Zambia at the Mustapha Tchaker stadium in Blida (21:30 CEST), seeking to make amends for their defeat on Saturday. As for Giancarlo Gonzalez, his Costa Rica side are set to host Mexico in a crucial clash at the Estadio Nacional (04:05 CEST).